
ApproveThis manages your onOffice enterprise Integration approvals.
April 22, 2025
Integration Category: Crm
When Approval Management Meets Property Workflows
Let's be real - real estate teams have better things to do than play email tag about whether a property file gets approved or chase down managers for sign-offs on new listings. That's where pairing ApproveThis with onOffice enterprise turns "hurry up and wait" into "done, what's next?"
ApproveThis isn't just another checkbox tool. It's built for companies juggling multiple approval layers - think regional property managers needing HQ sign-off on new leases, or procurement teams verifying vendor contracts before they hit the books. When you connect it to onOffice via Zapier, you're essentially giving your property data a direct line to the people who need to greenlight it. No more copying data between tabs or begging IT for another system integration.
Why This Combo Works (When Others Just Add Noise)
Most approval tools treat every request the same. ApproveThis gets that a $500K property purchase needs different eyes on it than a routine maintenance contract. Meanwhile, onOffice handles the heavy lifting of property data management. Together through Zapier, they handle three big headaches:
- No more approval black holes: Property files don't get stuck waiting for someone's out-of-office reply
- Fewer data fires: Approvals trigger automatically when new addresses or files enter onOffice
- Less license bloat: External partners (brokers, inspectors) can approve via email without needing onOffice access
Real-World Workflows That Don't Suck
1. Stop Letting Bad Data Slip Through
The problem: Junior agent adds a new property listing with missing square footage. Closes get delayed because nobody caught it early.
The fix: Set up a Zap where any new address fetched in onOffice triggers an ApproveThis request. Your regional manager gets an email with key fields highlighted. They click "Approve" from their phone during a site visit. Only then does the property go live in onOffice.
Who cares: Brokerages with multiple offices. Ensures all listings meet minimum data standards before going public.
2. Turn Approved Listings Into Action (Fast)
The problem: That sweet commercial property got approved, but the sales team doesn't know for 2 days. Missed showing appointments = missed commissions.
The fix: When an ApproveThis request gets approved, Zapier automatically creates both the onOffice property record and books a "launch" meeting in the team's calendar. No human middleman.
Who cares: High-volume residential teams. Shaves days off time-to-market for hot listings.
3. Audit-Proof Your File Management
The problem: Compliance finds incomplete tenant screening docs from 6 months ago. Cue the panic.
The fix: Any time a property file is retrieved in onOffice, ApproveThis requires the leasing agent to attach necessary docs (leases, inspections) before approval. All rejections get logged with reasons.
Who cares: Corporate landlords and REITs. Makes annual audits less of a horror show.
Setup That Won't Make You Hate Tech
If you can order lunch through an app, you can connect these two. Here's the playbook:
- Pick your pain point: Start with one workflow (e.g., new property approvals)
- Build the Zap: In Zapier, choose onOffice as the trigger (like "New Address Fetch")
- Map the data: Tell ApproveThis which fields to check (price, square footage, etc.)
- Assign approvers: Set rules - maybe regional director for properties over $1M
- Test with a real deal: Use an active listing to see approvals flow into onOffice
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag listings that don't meet commission thresholds or have missing tax data. Saves approvers from playing detective.
Why Your Teams Will Actually Use This
For Operations Managers
You're tired of being the human CC: on every approval email. Set up approval groups so requests route based on property type - commercial deals go to legal, residential to regional leads. Vacation delegation means no July 4th approval delays because someone's at the lake.
For Sales Teams
Stop losing deals because approvals took too long. With approval thresholds, anything under $250K gets auto-approved if the agent has 4+ stars on reviews. High performers keep moving fast without micromanagement.
For Finance
Real-time dashboards show exactly which contracts are pending sign-off before quarter-end. Plus, conditional logic ensures any lease over 5 years requires CFO review - no exceptions.
The Quiet Perks You'll Appreciate Later
Beyond the obvious time saves, this combo does the little things:
Email approvals that don't look like spam: Approvers get clean, mobile-friendly requests with all key details. No logging into yet another portal.
Automatic "paper" trails: Every approval/rejection syncs back to onOffice activity logs. Perfect for compliance or settling "But I approved that!" disputes.
No more approver bottlenecks: If your head of acquisitions is in back-to-back meetings, sequential approvals let junior staff review first. Only escalate if red flags pop up.
Who Should Steal This Setup?
Property Management Firms
Automate tenant improvement approvals. Maintenance requests from onOffice trigger ApproveThis workflows where property managers approve small jobs instantly via email, while major renovations route to owners with cost breakdowns.
Commercial Brokerages
New listing agreements get auto-checked against compliance checklists. Missing EPA forms? The request bounces back to the agent before lawyers get involved.
Corporate Real Estate Teams
Lease renewals over a certain square footage require executive sign-off. ApproveThis escalates after 48 hours, so no deal stalls because someone forgot to click a button.
Common "Yeah, But..." Moments Solved
"We have custom fields in onOffice!"
So? ApproveThis pulls them all. Whether it's a cap rate calculator or tenant improvement allowances, map exactly what approvers need to see.
"Our approval process changes quarterly!"
Swap approver groups or thresholds in ApproveThis without bugging IT. Q4 budget cuts? Add a layer for any contract over $10K. Done in 2 clicks.
"External partners won't learn new tech!"
They don't have to. Lawyers or investors approve via email. No login. No training. Just "Approve" or "Reject" with a comment if they're feeling chatty.
Bottom Line: Approvals Shouldn't Be a Full-Time Job
Connecting ApproveThis and onOffice via Zapier isn't about fancy tech - it's about eliminating the 37 internal emails it takes to get a simple "yes." For teams managing 50+ properties or deals, that's hundreds of hours yearly.
Ready to stop being a professional nagger? Book a 15-minute demo where we'll show how a regional property manager cut approval delays by 83% (yes, really). Or start a free trial and connect your first Zap in the time it takes to microwave popcorn.
Integrate with onOffice enterprise Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for onOffice enterprise
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for onOffice enterprise
Create new approval requests for fetched addresses
When you fetch a new address in onOffice, this automation creates a new approval request in ApproveThis for review. Ensure all address details meet company standards before entry into onOffice for improved data accuracy.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Fetch Address
Triggers when addressed manually or automatically in onOffice in order to fetch addresses.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Add properties for approved requests
After a new approval request is received and approved in ApproveThis, this integration creates a property record in onOffice, ensuring only vetted properties enter the system, streamlining data integrity and process efficiency.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Property
Creates a new property.
Submit property files for approval requests
Whenever a property file is retrieved in onOffice, create a new approval request in ApproveThis to ensure files comply with company regulations before further processing.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Retrieve Property File
Triggers when addressed manually or automatically in onOffice in order to retrieve data.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Schedule appointments for approved requests
Once a request is approved in ApproveThis, automatically schedule a related appointment in onOffice, ensuring swift progression from approval to action and enhancing operational efficiency.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Create Appointment
Creates a new appointment.
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